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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.79, 24,871.91 and 14,887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.79, 24,871.91 and 14,887.82 is: 20,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.79 : 24,871.91 = 14,887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.79/24,871.91 = 14,887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.79x = 24,871.91 × 14,887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.79x = 370,288,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,288,519.14/18,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.34

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